Berlin may pride itself on being international, but when it comes to Japanese food, humble Düsseldorf’s got it beat. But that city's "Little Tokyo" is making an impact here: Takumi Nine and Gotcilla are two newcomers.Read more

Is Riefenstahl's masterpiece "Olympia" a Nazi film? Here's the history, the scandals and the indomitable woman behind Nazi Germany’s sports epic. More on Third Reich films at our EXBlicks: Verbotene Filme on Mar 1, 20:30 at Lichtblick Kino.Read more

The Third Reich's Nazi propaganda films have been locked away for 70 years now for a number of reasons. But should they be? Join us for "Verbotene Filme", exploring their censorship in Germany, at EXBlicks on Tue, Mar 1. 20:30 at Lichtblick Kino.Read more

For their next trick, artist/hypnotist Eder and Rauter’s ensemble turn the border between life and death into an altered state. Tune in, turn on and sit down for "Black Hole" Feb 25-28 at Sophiensaele.Read more

INTERVIEW. It’s only been a year since the riot-grrrl cello duo emerged from Berlin’s queer scene, but a combination of their fierce music and an in-your-face name have already put them a cut above the rest.They play the Køpi Queer Gala on Feb 25.Read more

It's time to get vocal again! The sixth annual CHOR@BERLIN festival returns showcasing all things musical from the throat. Check out some of Germany’s finest choirs, ensembles and more Feb 25-28 at Radialsystem V.Read more

INTERVIEW! Tuesday, September 27, join us at Lichtblick Kino, 20:30 for the post-Berlinale premiere of And-Ek Ghes, a moving and formally daring portrait of Roma family life in Berlin. Directors Philip Scheffner and Colorado Velcu will be present.Read more

Is our desire to help others always 100 percent selfless? Of course not. Milo Rau's newest play "Mitleid. Die Geschichte des Maschinengewehrs" examines that through the lens of the modern-day issue of refugees at the Schaubühne Feb 10, 11, and 14.Read more

Here it is! Your insider's preview of the world's most audience-friendly film festival, February 11-21. We know which indie flicks to catch and which celebs to stalk. And don't forget about our blog!Read more

OUT NOW! SUFFRAGETTE follows the feminist movement in early 20th-century London and is a proper homage to these women, but it fails to give the stories of the characters colour and authenticity.Read more

Critics’ Week Berlin is back! Kick it off with a panel discusson on German film at Silent Green on Feb 10, and from Feb 11-18 catch artful, experimental new films like Andrzej Zulawski’s "Cosmos" all at Hackesche Höfe Kino.Read more